cybersecurity, risks, Security technology
A good warning, delivered in classic Dan Geer style. Powered by WPeMatico
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bitcoin, cybersecurity, fraud, hacking, killswitch, privacy, ransomware, Security technology
This is a good article on the complicated story of hacker Marcus Hutchins. Powered by WPeMatico
airgaps, breaches, cybersecurity, Security technology, sidechannelattacks
Nice profile of Mordechai Guri, who researches a variety of clever ways to steal data over air-gapped computers. Guri and his fellow Ben-Gurion researchers have shown, for instance, that it’s possible to trick a fully offline computer into leaking data to another nearby device via the noise its internal fan generates, by changing air temperatures … Read More “Jumping Air Gaps” »
apple, books, cryptography, cybersecurity, fbi, lawenforcement, privacy, Security technology, surveillance
Susan Landau has written a terrific book on cybersecurity threats and why we need strong crypto. Listening In: Cybersecurity in an Insecure Age. It’s based in part on her 2016 Congressional testimony in the Apple/FBI case; it examines how the Digital Revolution has transformed society, and how law enforcement needs to — and can — … Read More “Susan Landau’s New Book: Listening In” »
cybersecurity, nationalsecuritypolicy, Security technology
Commentaries on the 2017 US national security strategy by Michael Sulmeyer and Ben Buchanan. Powered by WPeMatico
canada, cybersecurity, malware, Security technology
The Communications Security Establishment of Canada — basically, Canada’s version of the NSA — has released a suite of malware analysis tools: Assemblyline is described by CSE as akin to a conveyor belt: files go in, and a handful of small helper applications automatically comb through each one in search of malicious clues. On the … Read More “CSE Releases Malware Analysis Tool” »
cybersecurity, internetofthings, nationalsecuritypolicy, Security technology
In August, four US Senators introduced a bill designed to improve Internet of Things (IoT) security. The IoT Cybersecurity Improvement Act of 2017 is a modest piece of legislation. It doesn’t regulate the IoT market. It doesn’t single out any industries for particular attention, or force any companies to do anything. It doesn’t even modify … Read More “IoT Cybersecurity: What’s Plan B?” »
academicpapers, cybersecurity, hacking, robotics, Security technology
Researchers have demonstrated hacks against robots, taking over and controlling their camera, speakers, and movements. News article. Powered by WPeMatico
cybersecurity, generations, Security technology
The Girl Scouts are going to be offering 18 merit badges in cybersecurity, to scouts as young as five years old. Powered by WPeMatico
cybersecurity, medicine, reports, Security technology
New US government report: “Report on Improving Cybersecurity in the Health Care Industry.” It’s pretty scathing, but nothing in it will surprise regular readers of this blog. It’s worth reading the executive summary, and then skimming the recommendations. Recommendations are in six areas. The Task Force identified six high-level imperatives by which to organize its … Read More “Healthcare Industry Cybersecurity Report” »